A second and more reliable method of artificial cloning involves somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT)
- This involves replacing the haploid nucleus of an unfertilised egg with a diploid nucleus from an adult donor
- The advantage of this technique is that it is known what traits the clones will develop (they are genetically identical to the donor)
- Reproductive cloning: If the embryo is implanted into the uterus of a surrogate, a new cloned organism will develop
- Therapeutic cloning: Embryonic cells can be induced to differentiate to create specific tissues or organs for transplantation